Surimi vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Surimi and Catfish
- Surimi is richer in Selenium, yet Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Catfish is 49% higher.
- Surimi contains 3 times more Selenium than Catfish. Surimi contains 28.1µg of Selenium, while Catfish contains 9.9µg.
- Surimi contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.6% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +376.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1058.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1058.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-360.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +698.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1990.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 144kcal |
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| Protein | 15.18g | 18.44g |
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| Fats | 0.9g | 7.19g |
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| Net carbs | 6.85g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 6.85g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 30mg | 66mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 9mg | |
| Potassium | 112mg | 366mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.28mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 282mg | 247mg |
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| Sodium | 143mg | 119mg |
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| Vitamin A | 67IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 28.1µg | 9.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 2.548mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 0.811mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.177mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 2.78µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 12µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.063g |
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| Choline | 78.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.191g | 1.586g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.149g | 3.115g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.443g | 1.354g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 0.734mg | 0.833mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.709mg | 0.82mg |
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| Leucine | 1.202mg | 1.396mg |
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| Lysine | 1.387mg | 1.677mg |
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| Methionine | 0.515mg | 0.539mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.595mg | 0.735mg |
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| Valine | 0.77mg | 0.894mg |
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| Histidine | 0.35mg | 0.404mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.157g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.241g | 0.069g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.